Kodak EASYSHARE V1233 User Manual
Kodak EASYSHARE V1233 User Manual

Kodak EASYSHARE V1233 User Manual

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  • Page 1: Zoom Digital Camera

    Kodak EasyShare V1233 zoom digital camera User’s guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials: www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera: www.kodak.com/go/v1233support...
  • Page 2 Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2007 All screen images are simulated. Kodak, EasyShare, and Perfect Touch are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. 4J6232_en...
  • Page 3: Product Features

    Zoom lever (W/T) Shutter button Flash Flash button On/Off button Auto/SCN (scene) mode button NOTE: 6, 7, and 8 are also Battery Charging lights. www.kodak.com/go/support Video mode button Favorites mode button Lens Video light/Self-timer light/AF assist light DC-In (5V) Microphone...
  • Page 4: Back View

    Product features Back view Speaker Review button Delete button Joystick Strap post optional 10 Slot for optional SD or MMC card ; OK button (press) 11 Tripod socket 12 USB, A/V Out, Dock connector Share button Menu button Battery compartment www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Deleting pictures/videos ... 15 Using the menu button in review... 16 Cropping pictures... 17 Adding sound tags ... 17 Using Kodak Perfect Touch technology ... 18 Editing videos ... 19 Running a slide show ... 22 Viewing pictures/videos in different ways... 25 Selecting multiple pictures/videos ...
  • Page 6 8 Appendix ...56 Camera specifications ... 56 Care and maintenance ... 58 Upgrading your software and firmware... 59 Storage capacities ... 59 Important safety instructions ... 59 Battery replacement, battery life ... 60 Limited warranty ... 61 Regulatory compliance ... 63 www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 7: Setting Up Your Camera

    Setting up your camera IMPORTANT: For package contents, see your product package. Attaching the strap Loading the KLIC-7004 battery For information on replacing batteries and extending battery life, see page www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 8: Charging The Battery

    The USB cable is connected to a powered USB port ■ ■ The computer is turned on, and not in sleep mode For more on USB charging, visit www.kodak.com/go/USBcharging. To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/v1233accessories. Charge using a Kodak 5V AC adapter (may be sold separately)
  • Page 9: Turning On The Camera

    Charging the battery using other accessories Kodak EasyShare camera or printer dock; Kodak EasyShare HDTV dock; Kodak EasyShare photo frame dock 2 (May be sold separately.) For details, see the dock user’s guide. For dock compatibility, see page Turning on the camera Press the On/Off button to turn the camera on in Auto mode.
  • Page 10: Setting The Language And Date/Time

    Storing pictures on an SD or MMC card Your camera has internal memory. You can purchase an SD or MMC card to conveniently store more pictures/videos (www.kodak.com/go/v1233accessories). CAUTION: A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause damage.
  • Page 11: Taking Pictures/Videos

    After you take a picture/video, the LCD displays a quickview for approximately 5 seconds. (To exit the quickview sooner, press the Shutter button halfway.) To review pictures/videos anytime, see www.kodak.com/go/support 1 Press the On/Off or Auto/SCN button to turn on the camera.
  • Page 12: Using The Framing Marks To Take Pictures

    1 Press the Video mode button. The camera enters Video mode. 2 Press the Shutter button completely down, then release it. To stop recording, press and release the Shutter button again. To review and work with videos, see www.kodak.com/go/support page...
  • Page 13: Using The 3X Optical Zoom

    NOTE: You may notice decreased image quality when using digital zoom. The slider pauses and turns red when the picture quality reaches the limit for an acceptable 4 x 6-in. (10 x 15 cm) print. www.kodak.com/go/support 1 Use the LCD to frame your subject.
  • Page 14: Using The Self-Timer

    A second picture is taken 8 seconds later. 4 Press OK, then the Menu button. 5 Compose the scene. 6 Press the Shutter button halfway, then completely down. The camera takes the picture/pictures after the delay. 37), only the 2- and 10-second options are available. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 15: Using The Flash

    Never Your camera saves the flash setting, even after you turn off the camera. To make the camera return to its default settings (such as Auto flash), turn off Maintain Settings (see page 33). www.kodak.com/go/support (see page 33 Taking pictures/videos...
  • Page 16: Using Different Modes

    Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures in practically any situation. (See page 11.) Capturing video with sound. (See Press until the Macro or Landscape icon appears in the LCD status area. www.kodak.com/go/support page page 41.) see page 57.)
  • Page 17 Beach Bright beach scenes. Text Documents. Place the camera on a steady surface or tripod. Fireworks Fireworks. Place the camera on a steady surface or tripod. Flower Close-ups of flowers or other small subjects in bright light. www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos...
  • Page 18 Subjects that are in shadow or “backlit” (when light is behind the subject). Panning Shot Shooting a fast-moving subject. The background gives the sense of movement, while the subject appears still. Candle Light Subjects illuminated by candle light. Sunset Subjects at dusk. Custom Choosing your own settings. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 19: Using Camera Help

    Self timer Long time exposure Camera mode Album name White Balance Macro/Landscape Zoom: digital telephoto wide Histogram www.kodak.com/go/support Taking pictures/videos Turn on Help Scroll up/down Turn off Help Date stamp Pictures/time remaining Image storage location Picture size Flash AF zone...
  • Page 20: Working With Pictures/Videos

    2X speed; press again for 4X. ■ ■ Press to reverse at 2X speed; press again for 4X. ■ Press and hold bookmark (see to view other parts of a for 4 seconds to jump to a page 21). www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 21: Deleting Pictures/Videos

    Press the Menu button to exit the menu. CAUTION: Formatting internal memory or an SD or MMC card deletes all (including protected) pictures/videos. (Formatting internal memory also deletes email addresses, album names, and favorites. To restore them, see EasyShare software Help.) www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos Protecting appears...
  • Page 22: Using The Menu Button In Review

    23 page 25 page 27 Videos page 15 page 26 Options Perfect Touch tech. See Crop Sound Tag Make Picture Trim Action Print Bookmark www.kodak.com/go/support page 18 page 17 page 17 page 19 page 19 page 20 page 21...
  • Page 23: Cropping Pictures

    5 Follow the screen prompts. The sound tag is applied to your picture. Press the Menu button to exit the menu. ■ www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos 1 Press the Review button, then picture to crop. 2 Press the Menu button, then Edit tab.
  • Page 24: Using Kodak Perfect Touch Technology

    4 Press the OK button. Follow the screen prompts to replace the original picture or to save the enhanced picture as a new one. Enhanced pictures cannot be enhanced again on the camera. Kodak Perfect Touch technology can only be used with pictures, not video.
  • Page 25: Editing Videos

    Video Trimming a video You can trim an unwanted start or end from a video, saving only the desired portion. Video Trimmed video www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos 1 Press the Review button, then video. 2 Press the Menu button, then Edit tab.
  • Page 26: Making A Video Action Print

    Highlight Action Print, then press the OK button. 3 Highlight an option, then press the OK button. Auto: The camera includes the first and last frames, then 2, 7, or 14 equally spaced frames. www.kodak.com/go/support to find a to highlight the...
  • Page 27: Using Video Bookmarks

    Using video bookmarks You can set bookmarks at interesting places in your video, then jump from one bookmark to another. Setting bookmarks Using bookmarks www.kodak.com/go/support Working with pictures/videos 1 Press the Review button, then 2 Press the Menu button, then Edit tab.
  • Page 28: Running A Slide Show

    Running a slide show Use Slide Show to display your pictures/videos on the LCD. NOTE: If you have a Kodak EasyShare HDTV dock, see its Getting Started Guide. If you have an EasyShare photo frame dock 2, see 1 Press the Review button.
  • Page 29 Running a multimedia slide show Multimedia Slide Show is similar to Slide Show, but also offers music and visual effects. For a true HDTV experience on your television, dock your camera on the Kodak EasyShare HDTV dock. To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/v1233accessories.
  • Page 30: Displaying Pictures/Videos On A Television

    To connect the camera to a television, use an A/V cable (may be sold separately) and the USB / A/V adapter. For a true HDTV experience on your television, dock your camera on the Kodak EasyShare HDTV dock. To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/v1233accessories.
  • Page 31: Viewing Pictures/Videos In Different Ways

    Running a slide show with the photo frame dock 2 Your package may include an EasyShare photo frame dock 2. (To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/v1233accessories.) Viewing pictures/videos in different ways Viewing as thumbnails (multi-up) 1 Press the Review button. 2 Press W to change from single-picture view to multi-up thumbnails.
  • Page 32: Selecting Multiple Pictures/Videos

    2 Press the OK button to select pictures/videos. A check mark appears on the picture. You can now print, transfer, delete, etc. the selected pictures. You can press OK a second time to remove a check mark. tab. to find a www.kodak.com/go/support page 25.)
  • Page 33: Copying Pictures/Videos

    Red—Picture is not sharp enough for an acceptable 4 x 6-inch (10 x 15 cm) print. White—Print sharpness is not determined. www.kodak.com/go/support to highlight the Review page 15). Tags that you applied for print, email, and favorites are not...
  • Page 34: Understanding The Review Icons

    Perfect Touch tech. Blur warning Review Selected picture Sound Scroll arrows Videos Protected Favorite tag Email tag Review Scroll arrows Print tag/number of prints Protected Picture/Video number Image storage location Battery level Video length Picture/Video number Image storage location www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 35: Doing More With Your Camera

    Setup for other camera settings 3 Press to highlight a setting, then press the OK button. 4 Highlight an option, then press the OK button. Using the capture tab Press Menu, and OK to access settings Self-timer Choose a self-timer setting. www.kodak.com/go/support Options page...
  • Page 36 Capture an event, such as a person swinging a golf club. Picture Size Choose a picture resolution. For recommended print sizes, visit www.kodak.com/go/printsizes Long Time Exposure Choose how long the shutter stays open. Options Off (default) Press the Shutter button halfway to focus and set exposure.
  • Page 37 Unavailable in Video mode. AF Control Choose an auto-focus setting. Date Stamp Imprint the date on pictures. Not available on panoramic pictures. www.kodak.com/go/support Options High Color Natural Color (default) Low Color Black & White Sepia—for a reddish-brown, antique look. NOTE: EasyShare software also lets you change a color picture to black-and-white or sepia.
  • Page 38 Ideal when you need an exact exposure of a specific area in the picture. Multi-Zone (default)—evaluates 5 zones to give an even picture focus. Ideal for general picture taking. Center-Zone—evaluates the small area centered in the lens. Ideal when you need precise focus. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 39 Choose which settings are saved, even after the camera is turned off. Available only in Auto mode. www.kodak.com/go/support Options Auto (default) ISO 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (ISO 3200 available for picture sizes of 3.1 MP or less.) On (default)—red eye flash fires before the picture is taken.
  • Page 40: Customizing Your Camera

    Shutter button halfway down to focus. Single AF (default for pictures)—uses TTL-AF (through-the-lens auto focus) when the Shutter button is pressed halfway down. On (default) Options Power Save High Power (default) www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 41 Camera Sounds Choose sound effects. Sound Volume Date & Time Digital Zoom Turn digital zoom on or off. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera Options 30 seconds 20 seconds 10 seconds (default) Off (no dimming) Auto (default)—the camera uses the card if one...
  • Page 42 Memory Card—deletes everything on the card; formats the card. Cancel—exits without making a change. Internal Memory—deletes everything in internal memory including email addresses, album names, and favorites; formats the internal memory. Reset settings to their default. View short videos describing new features. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 43: Taking Panoramic Pictures

    5 If you are taking only 2 pictures, press the OK button to stitch them together. After you take 3 pictures, the pictures are automatically stitched together. Take 2 or 3 pictures. Get 1 panoramic picture. NOTE: To use the self-timer 10-second or 2-second setting, see www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera page...
  • Page 44: Using Exposure Compensation To Adjust Picture Brightness

    To turn on the histogram in Capture mode or in Review, press the Info/Display until the histogram appears. To turn on the framing grid in Auto/SCN mode, press the Info/Display appears. www.kodak.com/go/support button button until the grid...
  • Page 45: Sharing Your Pictures

    NOTE: For the best 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints, use the 3:2 picture size Tagging pictures/videos for emailing First—on your computer Use Kodak EasyShare software to create an email address book on your computer. Then, copy up to 32 email addresses to the camera’s internal memory. For details, see Help in EasyShare software.
  • Page 46 The Email icon appears in the status area. 6 Press the Share button to exit the menu. NOTE: To add an email address, use the Add Email menu choice. Then use the on-camera keyboard. to find a picture/video. www.kodak.com/go/support to scroll through...
  • Page 47: Tagging Pictures As Favorites

    NOTE: Videos tagged as favorites remain in the Favorites folder in EasyShare software. For details, see Help in EasyShare software. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera to find a picture. to highlight Favorite, then press the OK button.
  • Page 48: Optional Settings

    3 Highlight Print or Email, then press the OK button. NOTE: Favorites that were taken on this camera (not imported from another source) are good for prints up to 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm). button. Press to find a picture. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 49: Tagging Pictures/Videos For Albums

    When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos to your computer, EasyShare software opens and categorizes your pictures/videos in the appropriate album. NOTE: To add an album, use the Add Album menu choice. Then use the on-camera keyboard. www.kodak.com/go/support Doing more with your camera to scroll through the pictures.
  • Page 50 Third—transfer to your computer When you transfer the tagged pictures/videos to your computer, EasyShare software opens and categorizes your pictures/videos in the appropriate album. For details, see Help in EasyShare software. tab. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 51: Transferring And Printing Pictures

    Installing the software 1 Close all open software applications before starting the installation. NOTE: If running Windows OS and installing EasyShare software from the Kodak Web site, do not close the WinZip application. If prompted, allow EasyShare software to access the Internet.
  • Page 52: Transferring Pictures/Videos

    Transferring and printing pictures Transferring pictures/videos Using the USB cable If you do not have an EasyShare dock, use a Kodak USB cable, model U-8 and the USB / A/V adapter. Connect, then turn on camera. Using the photo frame dock 2 If you have a Kodak EasyShare photo frame dock 2, use it to transfer pictures.
  • Page 53: Printing Pictures

    Printing pictures Printing with a Kodak EasyShare printer dock Dock your camera to the Kodak EasyShare printer dock and print with or without a computer. To purchase accessories, visit www.kodak.com/go/v1233accessories. For dock compatibility, visit www.kodak.com/go/dockcompatibility. Direct printing with a PictBridge enabled printer Your camera is compatible with PictBridge technology, so you can print directly to PictBridge enabled printers.
  • Page 54 2 Connect the appropriate USB cable from the camera to the printer. (Use a USB / A/V adapter) See your printer user guide for details or www.kodak.com/go/v1233accessories Printing from a PictBridge enabled printer 1 Turn on the printer. Turn on the camera.
  • Page 55: Dock Compatibility For Your Camera

    After you transfer pictures from the camera to your computer, you can print them from EasyShare software. For details, see Help in EasyShare software. Ordering prints online Kodak EasyShare Gallery (www.kodakgallery.com) is one of the many online print services offered in EasyShare software. You can easily: Upload your pictures.
  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    Check the flash setting, and change as needed (see NOTE: The flash does not fire in all modes. Transfer the pictures to the computer (see Delete pictures from the card or insert a new card. page 2 or visit www.kodak.com/go/USBcharging. page 45). page page 45).
  • Page 57 Slide Show does not run on an external video device ■ www.kodak.com/go/support Make sure the correct battery type is installed (see Wipe the contacts with a clean, dry cloth before inserting a battery in the camera. Insert a new or charged battery (see Turn the camera off, then on again.
  • Page 58 EasyShare dock, check all cable connections. Make sure the camera is seated on the dock.) Make sure EasyShare software is installed (see page 58). page 9) or change your position so light is not 56.) page 46.) (If page 45). www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 59 ■ Cannot print pictures ■ ■ Camera or printer display an error message www.kodak.com/go/support page 56.) page 38). Make sure you’re not in Favorites mode. Use the Direct print menu to change the image storage location. Press any camera button to redisplay the menu.
  • Page 60: Getting Help

    Get help with the Windows operating system and working with digital pictures Other Get support for cameras, software, accessories, more Get information on Kodak EasyShare printer docks Get information on Kodak inkjet products Optimize your printer for truer, more vibrant colors Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/contact...
  • Page 61 NOTE: If you have questions concerning this product, you may speak with Kodak customer support. Australia 1800 267 588 Austria 0179 567 357 Belgium 02 713 14 45 Brazil 0800 891 42 13 Canada 1 800 465 6325 China 800 820 6027...
  • Page 62: Appendix

    10.7 MP (3:2): 4000 x 2664 pixels 9 MP (16:9): 4000 x 2256 pixels 6 MP (4:3): 2832 x 2128 pixels 3.1 MP (4:3): 2048 x 1536 pixels 2.2 MP (3:2): 1800 x 1200 pixels (The SD logo is a trademark of www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 63: Video Capture

    White Balance executed for first shot only Electronic Flash—Auto flash; Auto, Fill, Red Eye, Off; Guide No. 7.7; working range: 2–14.8 ft (0.6–4.5 m) @ wide, ISO 400; 2–9.5 ft (0.6–2.9 m) @ telephoto, ISO 400 www.kodak.com/go/support Pattern , Center-Weight, Center-Spot Appendix...
  • Page 64: Care And Maintenance

    Do not allow chemicals, such as suntan lotion, to contact painted surfaces. ■ Service agreements may be available in your country. Contact a dealer of Kodak products for more information. For digital camera disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities.
  • Page 65: Upgrading Your Software And Firmware

    If the LCD breaks, do not touch the glass or liquid. Contact Kodak customer support. ■ The use of an accessory that is not recommended by Kodak may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. For approved accessories, visit www.kodak/go/accessories. ■...
  • Page 66: Battery Replacement, Battery Life

    ■ Remove the battery when the product is stored for an extended period of time. In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks inside the product, contact Kodak customer support. ■ In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks onto your skin, wash immediately with water and contact your local health provider.
  • Page 67: Limited Warranty

    If Kodak is unable to repair or replace a Product, Kodak will, at its option, refund the purchase price paid for the Product provided the Product has been returned to Kodak along with proof of the purchase price paid.
  • Page 68 Appendix Kodak makes no other express or implied warranty for this product, and disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In the event that the exclusion of any implied warranty is ineffective under the law, the duration of the implied warranty will be one year from the purchase date or such longer period as required by law.
  • Page 69: Regulatory Compliance

    Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisory Kodak EasyShare V1233 zoom digital camera This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 70: Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment Labeling

    (separate from municipal waste). For more information, contact your retailer, collection facility, or appropriate local authorities; or visit www.kodak.com/go/recycle. (Product weight: 150 g.) VCCI Class B ITE Korean Class B ITE China RoHS www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 71 Australian C-Tick N137 Russian GOST-R Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, NY 14650 AIO-40 MPEG-4 Use of this product in any manner that complies with the MPEG-4 visual standard is prohibited, except for use by a consumer engaging in personal and non-commercial activities.
  • Page 72 24 USB, 46 camera screen getting help, 13 camera sounds, 35 Canadian compliance, 63 care and maintenance, 58 charging the battery, 2, 3 children, 12 clock, setting, 4 color mode, 31 compatibility docks, 49 computer connecting camera, 45 www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 73 49 connector, ii printer, 47 downloading pictures, 45 EasyShare software, 45 edit videos, 19 emailing pictures, videos, 39 www.kodak.com/go/support expected battery life, 60 exposure compensation, 38 long time, 30 metering, 32 external video device viewing pictures, videos, 24...
  • Page 74 45 internal memory storage capacity, 59 ISO speed, 33 Kodak EasyShare software installing, 45 upgrading, 59 Kodak Perfect Touch technology, 18 Kodak Web sites, 54 language, 36 LCD, ii brightness, 34 dimmer, 35 reviewing pictures, 14 reviewing videos, 14...
  • Page 75 Perfect Touch technology, 18 PictBridge enabled printer, 47 picture size, 30 pictures copying, 27 cropping, 17 emailing tagged, 39 Kodak Perfect Touch, 18 printing, 49 printing tagged, 39 protecting, 15 review icons, 28 reviewing, 14 storage capacity, 59 tagging, 44...
  • Page 76 45 upgrading, 59 sound volume, 35 sounds, 35 specifications, camera, 56 sport, 11 status blur warning, 27 storage capacity, 59 strap, 1 support, technical, 55 tagging favorites, 41 for albums, 44 for email, 39 for print, 39 www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 77 5 trimming a video, 19 troubleshooting, 50 turning camera on and off, 3 undelete, undo, 15 upgrading software, firmware, 59 URLs, Kodak Web sites, 54 transferring pictures, 45 USB, A/V out, ii VCCI compliance, 64 video action print, 20...

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